Shows that we grow and change, as do all living things; shows that some changes are social, that we become more independent and able to think about others as well as ourselves; looks at identity and self-esteem, and reinforces the belief that we are all special.
PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils.
Subjects: Sexuality
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Growing Up
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Changes
The program aims to introduce children to the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty; to consider some of the changes over which we have no control and the choices we can make concerning those over which we do have control.
PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils. -
How Babies Are Made
This programme contains animation of sexual organs. The program aims to explain how babies are made; to explore the idea of relationships, including friendships, parent-child and family relationships and adult sexual relationships.
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How Babies Are Born
This programme contains footage of a live birth. The program aims to explain how a baby develops in the womb during pregnancy and how babies are born; to consider the needs of babies before and after birth; to enable children to reflect on roles and relationships in the family.
PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils. -
Girl Talk
The program aims to consider the physical and emotional changes that take place as girls go through puberty; to address the concerns and worries of young women; to make boys more aware of the changes that occur as girls become young women.
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Unit 1 – Differences + How Did I Get Here? + Growing Up
5-7 Year Olds. Introduces children to life cycles, differences between males, conception and how babies develop in the womb. Also covers how we grow and change. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils. -
Unit 2 – Changes + How Babies Are Made + How Babies Are Born
7-9 Year Olds . Introduces children to the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty, explains how babies develop in the womb, and contains footage of a live birth. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils. -
Pharma Sutra
In 1999, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a report that stated that 43% of women suffered from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). With FSD identified, the pharmaceutical companies have poured billions of dollars into research to come up with the winning formula that will allow women to attain sexual satisfaction. In the running for FDA approval are a nasal spray, a skin patch and a daily pill. Pharma Sutra follows a trio of women considering taking these drugs: a 50-year-old empty nester, a grandma battling a depleted libido who’s looking to maintain her youth and a mother in her 40s looking to revive her marriage.
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Song for Africa
It is intended that this documentary will be an example of how Canadians can make a difference regarding the plight of Africa. The main goal of this documentary will be to present the issues surrounding the AIDS pandemic to Canadian youth and to offer them examples and resources required to create and design their own initiatives in the fight against AIDS and the developmental issues surrounding the continent.
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Teens 101: Educational Mental Health series
Teens 101 is a multi media initiative towards reaching, guiding, empowering, inspiring youth through the issues that can affect their mental health and well being. The series communicates, from a youth’s perspective, topics such as: depression and anxiety, addiction, self harm. mental illness, bullying, body image, self worth, family dysfunction, racism, sexuality, and LGBTQ.